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Portugal: Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group takes over Nutricafes The Italian MZB Group (Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group) has purchased 100% of the capital of Nutricafes, one of the main operators in the Portuguese coffee market, for a value of 74.5 million euros. Nutricafes, best known for the trademarks “Nicola Cafe’s’ and ‘Chave d’Ouro’ is the third […]
Read moreThe Farnesina, through a programme for youths all over the world, finances 16 cultural exchange projects
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will allocate approximately 300,000 euros to co-finance 16 cultural exchange projects submitted by non-profit organizations, Italian social organizations (Onlus), universities, foundations, local authorities, also in partnership with foreign partners. The selection of the winners was based on the main aims of the competing projects: the participation of […]
Read moreBelgrade – Two films reveal Italian Development Cooperation’s commitment to minors
Concomitantly to the opening of Chapters 23 and 24 of Serbia’s EU accession negotiations, the Italian Embassy in Belgrade has programmed the screening of two films on the contribution made to protect Serbian minors by Italy’s Development Cooperation by financing two projects implemented by the Emilia Romagna Region and by UNICEF. The event is also […]
Read moreBeijing – Roberto Goffi’s photograpy show on 21st Milan Triennale staged in China
Roberto Goffi’s photography exhibition, designed to portray the complexity and richness of La Triennale di Milano, opened at Beijing’s Times Art Museum on Sunday. Goffi’s exhibition guides visitors on a journey through the milestones of the 21st Milan Triennale, which has been a reference point for international design ever since it opened in 1923. It […]
Read moreBrazil, Italian dance stars to highlight Rio Olympics
Italian dance stars will be in Sao Paulo during the upcoming Olympic Games. “Kataklò”, Italy’s best-known physical theatre company, will return to Brazil for the fifth time for the 31st Olympic Games in Rio with “Play”, a performance on program at the Teatro Sérgio Cardoso next 27 and 28 July. The visionary style of choreographer […]
Read moreCracow – Cinema, Nanni Moretti talks about himself at the Nowe Horyzonty Festiwal
Ever since 1970, Nanni Moretti, film director, actor, screenwriter and producer, has accumulated a track record of successes and awards: starting with Ecce Bombo and following on with Mia Madre, Bianca, Palombella Rossa (Red Lob), La messa è finita (The Mass Is Ended), La stanza del figlio (The Son’s Room) and Habemus Papam. Many of […]
Read moreSofia – Italy takes centre stage at the Bansko Jazz Fest with Nada
The Bansko Jazz Fest is a renowned festival involving prestigious Bulgarian artists, but not only. Since 1998, at the foot of the majestic Pirin Mountains, musicians from all the corners of the world meet at the beginning of August to celebrate the most universal of all languages: music. Italy will be represented by Nada at […]
Read moreItaly-Canada: 23rd edition of “Montreal’s Italian Week”
The 23rd edition of Montreal’s Italian Week, from 5 to 14 August, is organized by the National Congress of Italian-Canadians, with the cooperation of the Italian Cultural Institute. The programme is full of activities that celebrate Made-in-Italy brands: the opera, fashion shows, motor show, concerts of classical and pop music, literary events, art exhibitions, wine […]
Read moreFarnesina publishes public notices for IIC directors of “reputed competence”
Changes are about to take place at the helm of two Italian Cultural Institutes (IICs). They require a good knowledge of the target country, especially in terms of a “locally established network of relations”. The Italian Cultural Institutes in Tokyo and Beijing are seeking directors of “reputed competence”. To this end, the Ministry of Foreign […]
Read moreForeign Minister Gentiloni in Ulaanbaatar for 11th Asia-Europe Meeting
Italy’s Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni will attend the eleventh Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) on July 15 and 16 in Mongolia. Discussions at the summit will focus on economic cooperation, connectivity, and global and regional challenges. A total of 31 European and 22 Asian delegations are expected to attend. Two years after the previous summit in Milan, […]
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